evangelists

noun

plural of evangelist
1
as in activists

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as in missionaries

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  1. activists
  2. missionaries
  3. promoters
  4. missioners
  5. apostles
  6. chaplains
  7. advocates
  8. pastors
Noun
  • Pacific Legal argued this was part of the problem — a private group of unelected activists had repeatedly forced others to expend resources defending themselves.
    — Michael Phillis, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Before Thursday's meeting, residents and activists gathered outside The Chambers in downtown Woodstock.
    — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • Garner is one of numerous missionaries in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who offer the tours.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The destination is distinctive on its own, not far from the northern reaches of Chilean Patagonia and a site of UNESCO World Heritage churches built by Jesuit missionaries in the 18th century.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Definition of missionaries
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  • The order is the latest in a long-running SEBI probe into Zee’s promoters.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
  • With rain in the forecast, the City of Chicago and Lollapalooza promoters have taken steps to make sure attendees stay safe.
    — Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 31 July 2026
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  • In 1976, the residence was redesigned as a retirement home for church missioners.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Definition of missioners
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  • The ritual confers the Holy Spirit from one bishop to another and recalls Christ’s gesture to his apostles.
    — Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Seven Mountains has brought the language of spiritual warfare and demon-fighting into the mainstream of evangelicalism, through a network of pastors who view themselves as prophets and apostles engaged in a battle against evil secular forces.
    — Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
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  • Prior to becoming chief of chaplains, his past assignments included deputy chief of chaplains, and army Pacific Command chaplain in Fort Shafter, Hawaii.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signaled support for expanding religious expression protections for service members and chaplains, though the Pentagon has not announced any policy changes related to chaplain insignia.
    — Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of chaplains
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  • The debate between Medicare for All and Medicare by Choice advocates is shaping up to be an interesting one in the coming years.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But in Michigan and other battleground states the administration hopes to win over come the November midterms, state officials and Medicaid advocates are bracing for changes to Medicaid that will significantly alter enrollment rates and eligibility.
    — Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of advocates
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  • Churchgoers mourn beloved pastors People passing by the Pentecostal City Mission Church were overcome with emotion Friday after learning the horrific details of the crash that killed their beloved bishop and assistant pastor.
    — Mark Prussin, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • By visiting with the sick and shut-in, helping the bereaved, ministering to the incarcerated, always being willing to open the doors of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church to more people, teaching theology to other pastors and more, Thornhill was a pastor.
    — Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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